Pokemon X and Y Wiki Guide

Recoil

Recoil is the damage a Pokemon receives in return after using certain damaging attacks. If a Pokemon uses Take Down, they will cause damage to the target and to themselves. The damage to themselves (Recoil) can cause 25-50% of the damage inflicted on the target, depending on which attack they used.

The Ability Rock Head prevents all damage from Recoil, with an exception from the move Struggle.